Happy New Year! - District 25 eNews, December 31st, 2014

District 25 Update - Councilman David Yates


Neighbors,

I have been blessed this year to serve as your Councilman and look forward to another productive year in 2015. As we look forward I will continue my work to expand business, promote safety and invest in the infrastructure of South Louisville. I appreciate hearing your thoughts and encourage you to contact me by phone at 574-1125 or by email at david.yates@louisvilleky.gov. May your family have a blessed 2015. 

Happy New Year!

david

Job Opportunity: Valley Fort Knox Federal Credit Union

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Fort Knox FCU has teller positions available on our Career Website for the Valley Station Branch located at 9915 Dixie Hwy.  If interested please apply by Friday, January 9, 2015

The Valley Station Branch is open to members

Drive-Thru

  • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
  • 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Saturday

Main and Loan Lobbies

  • 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
  • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday

Teller duties include:

1. Promoting FKFCU products and services to improve the financial lives of the member-owners!  

2. Performing a variety of member service duties while receiving and paying out money and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

3.  Processing member transactions and answering questions in a personal and professional manner that ensures the highest level of quality.

4. Responsible for balancing each day's transactions and verifying cash totals.

5. Plus many more rewarding member service focused duties!

The part-time position does not have a set schedule or a consistent number of hours on a weekly basis. The hours and work schedule are based upon staffing needs of the branch Monday through Saturday.

So, if you are ready to work for an employer that will enable you to grow your career in unlimited ways, then Fort Knox Federal Credit Union is the place for you. 

Visit http://www.fortknoxfcu.org/careers.html to set up your Applicant Profile.


Additionally, if you know of someone who may be interested in this position, then please let them know about this career starting opportunity!


LMAS Wants to Empty the Shelter for 2015!

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Metro Animal Services looking to empty the shelter for the new year

If you're looking to make an addition to your family, Metro Animal Services has a deal for you.


LMAS wants to ring in the new year with an empty shelter.

So all dogs and cats, six months and older, will have no adoption fees Wednesday this week.

All pets adopted from LMAS are spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and given worm, flea and tick preventatives.

You can visit the website for a full list of all adoptable animals.


Center For Neighborhoods' the Neighborhood Institute

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Classes will be held at:

New Directions Housing Corporation

1000 East Liberty Street

January 27th - April 14th, 2015

(12 Consecutive weeks)

Every Tuesday

6:00 - 8:30 PM

Dinner provided.

 

The Neighborhood Institute Spring 2015 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts and the whole community. There is no charge to attend.

The Neighborhood Institute is a neighborhood leadership-education program established in 1987 by the Center For Neighborhoods, a non-profit civic organization.  The Neighborhood Institute equips neighborhood leaders with the resources necessary to effect positive change by acting through and with their neighborhood groups. 

Each semester of Neighborhood Institute begins by identifying and assessing what class members view as being their most pressing issues.  Topics often requested include:

  • Getting Your Message Out
  • Increasing Neighborhood Participation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Working with Public Officials
  • Consensus Building
  • Accessing Resources
  • Working with Local Government Agencies
  • Organization Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Planning, Zoning and Land Use Issues
  • Code Enforcement
  • Neighborhood Quality of Life
  • Block Watch & Public Safety 

Financial support for the Neighborhood Institute is generously provided by Louisville Metro Department of Community Services.

To register for the 12-week program, contact John at 502.589.0343 orjohnh@centerforneighborhoods.org 


Waverly Hills Sanatorium - Christmas Laser Light Show

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District 25's own Waverly Hills is spreading some holiday cheer on its historic famous facade.  The spooky structure is being illuminated by an electric light show at night until January 4th.

WHERE: Waverly Hills Sanatorium,  4400 Paralee Lane, Louisville, KY 40272

WHEN: Now! until January 4th, Monday-Friday from 7pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 6pm-9pm.  There will be a show every half an hour.

COST: $10 per car, More for Busses. Waverly is donating proceeds to charitable organizations. Tonight and Christmas Eve Waverly will be donating all proceeds specifically to the Crusade for Children.   

See the full story here!


Drop-Off Christmas Tree Disposal at SW Govt. Center

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The Southwest Government Center will again host a drop-off site that will also instantly recycle trees in to mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. This mulch performs particularly well for acid-loving plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons. 

WHERE:  Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway (Bring containers to take home fresh mulch.)

WHEN:  December 30th and 31st, January 2nd & 3rd from 9am-4pm

Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those companies to see whether and when tree pickup is available.

Christmas tree vendors may recycle their unsold trees on Friday, December 26 ONLY, and only at the Hubbard’s Lane site.


The Brothers Size

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Just out of prison and taken in by his brother, Oshoosi Size is ready to start his life anew. When his former cellmate appears at the garage where the brothers fix cars, Oshoosi finds himself struggling with conflicting loyalties that could dramatically impact his future. Pulsing with the rhythms of the Louisiana Bayou, this lyrical tale of brotherly love explores the tension between fear and desire on the elusive road to freedom. 

Join Actors Theatre on Thursday, January 15th at 7:30 p.m. for a production of the play followed by a community conversation. Tickets are only $20 and are expected to sell very quickly! Due to language and content, recommended for ages 17 and over. For more information, click here. You can also reach the box office at 502-584-1205 for tickets and questions. We are very proud to support the work of Actors Theatre!


District 25's Revamped Website

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Louisvilleky.gov recently got a makeover and it has made finding City Departments and Services much more simple and crisp. 

District 25's own Website is continuing this make over and plans to add more services and information to keep District 25 residents up to date in our District and South Louisville. You can view some of these recent additions here:

  • Visit Welcome to District 25 to learn more about the wonderful attractions District 25 has to offer. 
  • Visit South Louisville to learn more about attractions, events, and organizations around District 25 and throughout South Louisville 
  • Visit Councilman Yates at Work to follow David's work in our community and at Metro Council. 

http://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-25


Office Locations

City Hall
601 W Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-1125
 
Southwest Regional
Metro Council Office
7219 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40272
(502) 574-7988

 

 

Brian Boles

Legislative Assistant

Brian.Boles@louisvilleky.gov



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